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LeBron James & The Decision 2.0 – Where Should He Go?
Four years later, and we’re at the same spot again. LeBron James trying to make up his mind on whether to stay with the Miami Heat or go somewhere – Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, Cleveland Cavaliers. It seems every team in the NBA has some sort of angle on how to convince the best player in the NBA to play for them. It seems the entire league is waiting for him to make up his mind.
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NBA Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers Want to Re-Sign Nick Young But on Their Terms
Kobe Bryant may not be very happy about it, but the Los Angeles Lakers are headed towards another transitional season. Nick Young has a player option which he will decline. He wants to stay and the team wants to keep him, but the number of years on the deal seems to be the issue that might cause some problems.
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NBA Rumors – Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat & Indiana Pacers Interested in Signing Kyle Lowry
After the surge of big names that will or will not hit free agency passes, players like Kyle Lowry are going to get plenty of attention around the league, as the Toronto Raptors point guard showed he is made of the right material to lead a playoff team this season, but obviously it makes him want to make the kind of money a star deserves. With that in mind, expect the Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers and Indiana Pacers to try and sign him.
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Los Angeles Lakers – Even Jurgen Klinsmann Thinks They Overpaid Kobe Bryant
Once every four years soccer takes center stage in the United States, sort of, because of the World Cup. Jurgen Klinsmann, the head coach of the national team, creates headlines with his words during this time, and used an NBA analogy, criticizing the Los Angeles Lakers for giving Kobe Bryant a huge two-year deal despite his age and current ability to justify not including Landon Donovan in the World Cup squad.
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NBA Rumors – Chicago Bulls, Memphis Grizzlies & Toronto Raptors Interested in Signing Pau Gasol
One of the most interesting free agency situations this offseason will be that of Pau Gasol, who is keeping his options open, which means a return to the Los Angeles Lakers is an option. However, the two-time NBA champions would like to play for a contender if possible, which makes the interest shown in him by the Chicago Bulls, Memphis Grizzlies and Toronto Raptors a much more suitable option.
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Los Angeles Lakers – Byron Scott REALLY Wants Them to Hire Him
He has been out of a job for over a year and he hasn’t taken a team to the playoffs in five years. That isn’t stopping Byron Scott from lobbying hard to get the Los Angeles Lakers head coaching job, who are keeping their cards close to the chest regarding the next man on the sidelines to be taking orders from Kobe Bryant.
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NBA Rumors – Everyone Really Interested in Kevin Love
There’s nothing official coming from Kevin Love or the Minnesota Timberwolves, but everyone is assuming he wants out – either via trade this season or as a free agent a year from now. That puts plenty of teams on alert: The Los Angeles Lakers and the New York Knicks, joined by the Boston Celtics, Houston Rockets, Phoenix Suns and also Love’s personal favorites – the Golden State Warriors and the Chicago Bulls.
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NBA Rumors – Los Angeles Lakers or New York Knicks Might Hire Mike Dunleavy
The New York Knicks lost on their leading head coaching candidate because they low balled him. The Los Angeles Lakers haven’t really started their search. However, one name that comes up in connection with both teams is Mike Dunleavy, who hasn’t worked in the NBA for the past four seasons.
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NBA Rumors – Los Angeles Lakers Can’t Win With Kobe Bryant
Clinging on to the past is a dangerous way of moving forward, and a prestigious history doesn’t mean success in the future. The Los Angeles Lakers made a huge mistake by giving Kobe Bryant that two-year contract extension last season, and it will be a huge reason in their inability to compete for a title in the near future, not to mention attract star players while being able to build a championship-caliber team around them.
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NBA Rumors – Pau Gasol Will Play for Los Angeles Lakers, Chicago Bulls, San Antonio Spurs or Memphis Grizzlies Next Season
One of the most coveted free agents heading into next season will be Pau Gasol, who’ll test the market after close to six seasons and two NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers. But this isn’t a free for all buffet: He has his preferences, which means very few teams can consider them contenders for his services. Staying with the Lakers is an option, but so is joining the Chicago Bulls, San Antonio Spurs or the Memphis Grizzlies.